Indie Author Alley
SELL YOUR BOOKS DIRECTLY TO READERS
Indie creators, authors from small presses or hybrid publishers and self-published authors can sign and sell books directly to readers under the big tent. The Book Festival will provide a large, canopied pavilion with rows of vendor tables perfect for customer browsing.
Applications for table space in Indie Author Alley will be accepted through January 2024.
TIMELINE
October 2023 through January 15, 2024 (CLOSED)
Applications for table space accepted.
February through April 2024
Confirmations and contracts sent. Payment due upon selection.
May through July 2024
Waitlist vendors contacted if space becomes available.
INDIE AUTHOR ALLEY GUIDELINES
- Exhibit tables are reserved for authors from small presses, indie creators and self-published authors.
- Participation during both festival days is required.
- Seller must be the author or co‐author/creator of all titles sold.
- Vendors will bring and set up their own supplies (books, payment system, display items).
- Payment and a completed exhibitor contract are required to guarantee space.
SPACE IS LIMITED!
SOLD OUT!
Columbus Book Festival is committed to celebrating a broad range of cultures and ideas.
Should there be more Indie Author Alley requests than space allows, a selection committee will review applications and select a mix of vendors that together provide a wide range content for festival attendees.
Full 6' Table: $150
- One 6’ table with linen; two chairs
- Two vendor credentials
- Tabletop sign with author name
- Vendor listing in the printed festival program
- Vendor listing on the festival website – includes 25-word description and website link
- One parking pass
Half Table: $95
- ½ of a shared 6’ table with linen; one chair
- One vendor credential
- Tabletop sign with author name
- Vendor listing in the printed festival program
- Vendor listing on the festival website – includes 25-word description and website link
- One parking pass
